I have some great news: I just spoke to a... - Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

3,544 members1,966 posts

I have some great news

Tissybell profile image
8 Replies

I just spoke to a transplant coordinator at Saint Louis University. The wait for cancer patients is now 1-2 years not 5! I am 2 1/2 years out, and can be evaluated soon if my darn foot callus does,n't open , needing a dressing. I have to do a ,fast 6minute walk to qualify. Also, I probably need cavities filled. Getting a transplant is expensive,! I have been on PD for 4 years. Cathy explained that pd patients are generally responsible and take care of themselves.

Written by
Tissybell profile image
Tissybell
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
8 Replies
Beachgirl32 profile image
Beachgirl32

Tissybell that great news that it 1 to 2 year not 5 for cancer patients. Hope it happens soon for you❤️

Tissybell profile image
Tissybell in reply to Beachgirl32

Yes it's a blessing for cancer patients. Thanks!

LavenderRabbit profile image
LavenderRabbit

Great! Go get on that stuff so you can get listed. Good luck. Hope it is soon.

Blackmidnight profile image
Blackmidnight

Congratulations!

Darlenia profile image
Darlenia

Excellent news! Keep us posted!

Tissybell profile image
Tissybell

Transplant Center cancer guidelines vary

Tissybell profile image
Tissybell

Barnes Jewish Hospital still required a 5 year wait for cancer. How long is the wait for your transplant center?

Tissybell profile image
Tissybell

Thanks, everyone! I will keep you all posted!

You may also like...

Three months post transplant. Doing great, but on some days I am peeing two to three times an hour.

for years, but I had never experienced this current daytime frequent need to pee. Pre-transplant, my

Thinking of having a baby after 22 years with kidney can I get some advice plzzz

anywayz I have been with my kidney transplant for 22 years and I'm 34 years old and I'm finally...

Kidney Transplant Survivor for 14 years! It's been a great ride...but I now need a new Kidney.

After 14 years as a Kidney transplant survivor I recently learned that my transplanted kidney...

Can I get a kidney transplant if I have tattoos?

me get a transplant because I have tattoos (I'm waiting for a phone call from the transplant center...

I cannot stop gaining weight! Help

I am 2 1/2 years post kidney transplant. Before the transplant, I was extremely healthy and fit,...